Clients of Doyle Clayton appreciate the ‘individual attention from senior staff’. The firm is a large independent and specialist workplace law firm, which provides employment advice to employers and LLPs, inhouse lawyers and management teams. Clients include small, medium and large-sized employers. It also counts start-ups and businesses looking to establish themselves in the UK as key clients. With Peter De Maria at the helm, it covers a broad range of areas from discrimination claims and workplace investigations, to redundancies and restructurings. Alison Garrow is another name to note.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Rapid and commercial response to any issues raised. Pragmatic and commercial. Dan Begbie-Clench - a superb partner with us as he talks in our language and provides excellent support and advice. It gives us the comfort that we can advance with any issues knowing we have support from Dan.'

  • ‘They always demonstrated very good knowledge about HR related matters and assisted us in a number of matters. Helen Brooks has very good knowledge about HR related matters.’

  • ‘The team are always accessible, incredibly knowledgeable and advise on matters at pace, with clarity and understanding. Really supportive through what are often tricky and emotive times.’

  • ‘Having known Dan Begbie-Clench and Rose Smith for some time, they always deliver the highest levels of service in terms of understanding, communication and legal standpoints. They have been my go-to people for many years and will continue to be that.’

  • ‘Alison Garrow - sensible, efficient and good judgment.' 

  • ‘Doyle Clayton have a strong team of employment lawyers with a higher than usual number of senior practitioners, meaning they are able to bring a wealth of experience to their clients.’

  • ‘Chris Brazier is great to work with. He is personable and instils confidence in his clients.’

  • ‘Helen Brooks is an outstanding advisor who is able to explain the most complex area of employment law in a manner that mere mortals can grasp. Helen is also able routinely to put us at ease, so no question feels stupid.' 

Key clients

  • Howard Kennedy LLP
  • LGB Alliance
  • The Amtico Company Limited

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Peter De Maria

Other key lawyers

Alison Garrow, Dan Begbie-Clench, Helen Brooks, Rose Smith, Chris Brazier